cmh6476 1,024 Posted July 25, 2006 wasnt he released or retired or something? I thought I had saw something, but he's still FB #1 on the depth charts here... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HilltopperVike 0 Posted July 25, 2006 From a newsletter I recieve from another site, it said they released him. Possible bad news for Jamal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,024 Posted July 25, 2006 From a newsletter I recieve from another site, it said they released him. Possible bad news for Jamal? will they use Mika Anderson at FB like Denver did? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,024 Posted July 25, 2006 as you can tell, im getting a lot of work done today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Da Bomb 0 Posted July 25, 2006 baltimore either released or was planning on releasing him, and using mike anderson as the full time FB. i think its a moronic move. ricard is one of the top 5 FBs in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 1,024 Posted July 25, 2006 baltimore either released or was planning on releasing him, and using mike anderson as the full time FB. i think its a moronic move. ricard is one of the top 5 FBs in the league. im not so sure he was full strength anyways, after i found the article i thought i had seen: Ravens likely to cut RicardFullback doesn't fit in new scheme By Jamison Hensley Sun reporter Originally published July 18, 2006 Once a major player in a dominant rushing attack, fullback Alan Ricard is no longer in the Ravens' plans. Ricard is expected to be released before the Ravens report to training camp July 28 because of his declining health and the team's new direction on offense, a league source said yesterday. The Ravens had planned on a different look for the offense, one that will rely more on H-back Daniel Wilcox and the versatility of fullback Justin Green, who impressed team officials during his rookie season. Ricard, 29, will be remembered as the lead blocker for Jamal Lewis in 2003, paving the way for Lewis' 2,066-yard season (which is second best in NFL history). Last season, Ricard played only two games before being placed on injured reserve Oct. 28 because of injuries to both calves. General manager Ozzie Newsome could not be reached for comment. There were some trade talks involving Ricard, but no team wanted to give up a draft pick for a player who would eventually be released. The Ravens waited to cut Ricard because he complained about a "pop" in his calf at the end of one of the minicamps. Ricard received a second opinion, which said he would need a couple of weeks to recover. Ricard is expected to take a physical this week, perhaps as early as today. Once he passes, the Ravens will officially release him. The Ravens would have been required to pay an injury settlement to Ricard if he failed his physical. A former practice squad player, Ricard developed into one of the top blockers in the NFL, becoming a Pro Bowl alternate in 2003. He signed a contract extension in 2004 that included a $1 million signing bonus, but he played only 18 games after signing the new deal. There had been some controversy surrounding the Ravens not playing Ricard last season when their rushing attack struggled for most of the season. Team officials said he had not recovered from a preseason calf injury, but Ricard insisted he was medically fine to play. Ricard was limited in this year's offseason workouts, never participating in team drills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
